The Toronto Argonauts signed linebacker Stephen Smith on Thursday.
Stephen Smith is six foot and weighs 220 pounds. The 22-year-old from Stony Plain, Arizona, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on May 12, 2024. In 2024, Smith made one tackle on special teams in two preseason games. The Roughriders released him on June 1, 2024, and Smith returned to Regina for his final season.
In 2024, Smith made 77 tackles (43 solos, 33 assists), five tackles on special teams, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one interception in 11 games.
Smith played four seasons for the Regina Thunder (CJFL) making 294 tackles (174 solos, 120 assists) 21 tackles on special teams, three tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, three interceptions, and one blocked kick in 40 games.
In 2023, Smith made 89 tackles (52 solos, 36 assists), 1 tackle on special teams, one tackle for loss, one sack, and one fumble recovery in 10 games for the Regina Thunder (CJFL) in 2023. Smith was named the CJFL Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Canadian.
